Self Drive Holidays
If you love the thrill of the open road, Africa offers some exciting opportunities for independent travel. Our top recommendations for a self drive holiday are South Africa, Namibia and the Indian Ocean island of Reunion. All have good, well-maintained road networks and when compared to Europe, there is considerably less traffic. We carefully plan the itinerary with you, provide maps, emergency back-up and of course arrange all the accommodation along the way.
Rainbow Recommends
Cape Town, Garden Route & Safari
This example of a tailor-made self-drive holiday takes in all the top highlights of South Africa’s Cape Town and Garden ...
14 nights from £3,070 p/p
Classic Namibia Self-Drive Holiday
This two-week self-drive is a circular trip around Namibia that takes in the most famous highlights including: the Afric...
14 nights from £4,795 p/p
Reunion Island - Self-Drive
Combine the active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, alongside breathtaking scenery and picturesque mountain towns in the ...
16 nights from £2,950 p/p
Pocket-size Northern Namibia Self-Drive
Limited time but still want to explore some of Namibia's highlights? Then you could consider a shorter trip that focuses...
12 nights from £3,420 p/p
Namibia Self-Drive Roof-Top Camping Holiday
A self-drive, roof-top camping trip is an excellent way for the independent-minded traveller to experience Namibia. Enjo...
14 nights from £3,435 p/p
Open Road Self-Drive Namibia safari
An iconic road trip across a pristine part of Africa, the open roads of Namibia hold many adventures to be had and disco...
13 nights from £3,695 p/p
KwaZulu Natal - Self Drive
We've combined some time in the African bush with Babanango Madwaleni River Lodge with a stay at the superb Oyster Box H...
10 nights from £4,585 p/p
Garden Route & Kruger - Self Drive
This excellent two week fly-drive tour takes in some of South Africa's very best highlights - Cape Town, Hermanus, the ...
15 nights from £8,055 p/p
Cape and Winelands Escape - Self Drive
A great combination for those short on time looking for a city break abroad. Spend some time in Cape Town with a few nig...
9 nights from £2,215 p/p
KwaZulu Natal Meander - Culture, Wildlife & Beach - Self Drive
Our KwaZulu Natal Meander is a relaxed two-week South Africa self-drive holiday. The journey includes a stay at a stunni...
16 nights from £4,085 p/p
Derek Schuurman
Travel Specialist
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Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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